Remembering 9/11 Sacrifice and Service Today
The Gazette marks the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honors victims and service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. It highlights ongoing flood-recovery work by East Central Iowa Volunteer Center and AmeriCorps VISTA to mobilize volunteers for gutted, cleaned, and rebuilt homes.
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U.S
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Iowa
Tell Grassley you want a public health option
Readers call for a public health option citing nursing experience and opposition to Sen Grassley Iowa campaign contributors. They urge moving to a Westdale Mall plan to replace flooded buildings and advocate broader regional government consolidation for cost savings. They frame Farm values and public ownership as core to policy.
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Jim Prosser
Westdale Mall
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Grassley
Public debate on federal health policy and 9 11 reflections
A citizen letter critiques Senator Grassley and others for perceived fear mongering and calls for a public option, Medicare reform, and further vigilance after 9 11. It urges Iowa residents to contact elected officials and oppose further entitlements while raising distrust of government programs and evidence handling.
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Tom Harkin
Chuck Grassley
Dave Loebsack
Lesson of respect and responsibility in school values
The piece recalls Reveta Bowers emphasizing teaching values as crucial as skills. It critiques conservatives who attacked the president’s school address, arguing respect for the presidency and truthful discourse are essential.
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Reveta Bowers
George W. Bush
Jim Greer
Florida
Republican Party
America
Remembering 9 11 and the lessons we must keep
An Ames professor recalls Sept 10 2001 when Americans were distracted by football and politics before the 9 11 attacks. He warns memory fades and urges continued vigilance and action to prevent recurrence amid debates on Afghanistan and CIA interrogation methods.
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United States
Washington
ISU
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